Sandals Renamed 15 Resorts: Every Old and New Name

October 22, 2026

In October 2026, Sandals Resorts International announced new names for 14 Sandals resorts and Beaches Negril. Only the names changed and most new names now start with the island, so Sandals Royal Bahamian is now Sandals Bahamas Nassau and Sandals Ochi is now Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios.

Four resorts kept their names: Sandals Royal Barbados, Sandals Barbados, Sandals Grenada and Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Three of the Jamaica resorts are also reopening after renovations this fall. Their dates are in the table below.

Old Name to New Name: The Complete Sandals & Beaches List

Old name	New name	Status	Official page
Sandals Resorts
Sandals Royal Bahamian	Sandals Bahamas Nassau	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Grande Antigua	Sandals Antigua	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Royal Curaçao	Sandals Curaçao	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Montego Bay	Sandals Jamaica Montego Bay	Reopens Dec. 18, 2026	Sandals.com
Sandals South Coast	Sandals Jamaica South Coast	Reopens Nov. 18, 2026	Sandals.com
Sandals Royal Caribbean	Sandals Jamaica Caribbean Cay	Reopens Dec. 18, 2026	Sandals.com
Sandals Dunn's River	Sandals Jamaica Dunn's River	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Negril	Sandals Jamaica Negril	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Ochi (Sandals Ochi Beach Resort)	Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Royal Plantation	Sandals Jamaica Royal Plantation	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Grande St. Lucian	Sandals St. Lucia Grand Bay	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Regency La Toc	Sandals St. Lucia La Toc	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Halcyon Beach	Sandals St. Lucia Halcyon Beach	Open	Sandals.com
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Sandals St. Vincent	Open	Sandals.com
Beaches Resorts
Beaches Negril	Beaches Jamaica Negril	Open	Beaches.com

What Changed and What Stayed the Same

What changed

The names on Sandals’ website. Sandals.com now lists every renamed resort under its new name.
Some Sandals web addresses. The previous Sandals Royal Bahamian page now opens at sandals.com/nassau. Old links still are forwarded to the right resort.

What stayed the same

The resorts. Locations, beaches, services, offshore islands, and room buildings remain unchanged. Sandals Bahamas Nassau still has its offshore island, Sandals Barefoot Cay.
Exchange privileges in St. Lucia. Guests at Sandals St. Lucia Grand Bay can still dine and play at Sandals St. Lucia La Toc and Sandals St. Lucia Halcyon Beach. Nothing changes with the experience you’ll have in St. Lucia
Existing reservations. If you booked under an old name, your reservation carries over under the new one. Your confirmation may show either name.

What we’re telling our clients

As of the announcement date, nothing experiential is changing. Your invoices may reflect the new resort names, and branding may be updated, but as it relates to your booking, everything remains the same. As you close in on your upcoming trip, you can expect the same amazing service provided by Sandals and Beaches.

The Four Names That Changed the Most

Most new names are easy to match to the old ones. These four read like different resorts, so they cause the most confusion.

Sandals Royal Bahamian → Sandals Bahamas Nassau

The only Sandals resort in The Bahamas located on Cable Beach in Nassau. Its offshore island keeps its name, Sandals Barefoot Cay. See where it lands in our ranking of every Sandals resort.

Sandals Royal Caribbean → Sandals Caribbean Cay → Sandals Jamaica Caribbean Cay

The Montego Bay resort, formerly known as Sandals Royal Caribbean, with the private offshore island and overwater bungalows, has changed names twice. Sandals announced Sandals Caribbean Cay in June 2026, then added the Jamaica prefix in October.

The resort closed after Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 and reopens December 18, 2026, after a renovation that adds 84 rooms. Our Sandals Jamaica reopening guide covers what is new, and the overwater suites are in Sandals overwater bungalows in Jamaica.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian → Sandals St. Lucia Grand Bay

Sandals St. Lucia Grand Bay, formerly known as Sandals Grande St. Lucian, has the most significant name change of the three St. Lucia resorts. Under the new naming convention, each now starts with Sandals St. Lucia.

For a resort comparison, compare them in our complete Sandals St. Lucia rankings or see how Sandals St. Lucia Grand Bay vs Sandals St. Lucia La Toc.

Sandals Ochi → Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios

Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios is the 100-acre resort on Jamaica’s north coast, featuring a beach club by the ocean and the Butler Village located up in the hills. It was Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, and before that, Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort.

What to watch for with the new naming conventions. Sandals Jamaica Royal Plantation and Sandals Jamaica Dunn’s River are separate resorts on the same stretch of the north coast. If a quote or review says “Ocho Rios,” check which resort it means and if you’re into golf, here are in our Sandals golf in Jamaica guide.

Shorter Names for Sandals & Beaches Resorts

Four resorts lost a word from their names.

Sandals Grande Antigua → Sandals Antigua. “Grande” is gone.
Sandals Royal Curaçao → Sandals Curaçao. “Royal” is gone. Our Sandals Curaçao review covers the resort under both names.
Sandals Regency La Toc → Sandals St. Lucia La Toc. “Regency” is gone and the island comes first.
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines → Sandals St. Vincent. Most people already call it this. See our Sandals St. Vincent review.

Island's Name Added to Sandals & Beaches Resorts Titles

These resorts kept their names and added the word “Island ” in front.

Sandals Jamaica Montego Bay, formerly Sandals Montego Bay. Reopens December 18, 2026. Read all about the Jamaica three grand reopenings.
Sandals Jamaica South Coast, formerly Sandals South Coast. Reopens November 18, 2026.
Sandals Jamaica Dunn’s River, formerly Sandals Dunn’s River. Read our Sandals Jamaica Dunn’s River review.
Sandals Jamaica Negril, formerly Sandals Negril.
Sandals Jamaica Royal Plantation, formerly Sandals Royal Plantation.
Sandals St. Lucia Halcyon Beach, formerly Sandals Halcyon Beach.
Beaches Jamaica Negril, formerly Beaches Negril. Our Beaches Jamaica Negril guide covers the villages, rooms and pricing for families.

For all seven Jamaica resorts side by side, see the best Sandals resort in Jamaica.

What This Means If You’re Booking a Sandals or Beaches Resorts Vacation

Search under both names. While Sandals site uses the new names, most guest reviews online were written under the old ones, so check both or reach out to us for any questions.
Weekly deals use the new names. Our Sandals 777 deals and Sandals promotion tracker show both names during the changeover; same for the Beaches 777 deals and our Beaches resorts Promotion Tracker.
Check out the resort, not the town. Several new names share a town. For example… Three resorts start with “Sandals St. Lucia” and three are located near Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Comparing Resorts And The New Names Are Slowing You Down?

Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll match you to the right resort.

Our award-winning travel planning services are completely complimentary. Sandals compensates us directly and your price is the same as booking direct. What changes is the quality of the booking and the ongoing support around it, including APEX price monitoring after you commit.

Reach out and let’s talk through your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Did Sandals change its resorts or only the names?

Only the names. The resorts, their locations, and their offshore islands are the same. Separately, Sandals Jamaica South Coast, Sandals Jamaica Montego Bay, and Sandals Jamaica Caribbean Cay are reopening after renovations in November and December 2026.

2. When did Sandals change the resort names?

October 2026. In June 2026, Sandals Royal Caribbean was renamed Sandals Caribbean Cay, then to Sandals Jamaica Caribbean Cay in October.

3. What is Sandals Royal Bahamian called now?

Sandals Bahamas Nassau. It is the same resort on Cable Beach, with the same offshore island, Sandals Barefoot Cay.

4. What is Sandals Royal Caribbean called now?

Sandals Jamaica Caribbean Cay. It reopens December 18, 2026, after a renovation that is part of a $200 million investment across three Jamaica resorts.